The Lotus Elan Plus 2, introduced in 1967, expanded the Elan lineage with a larger, more practical design while maintaining the performance and handling that defined the original. Designed as a 2+2 grand tourer, the Plus 2 featured a stretched wheelbase, a wider track, and an elegant fastback body, providing space for two rear seats and enhanced luggage capacity. Despite its larger size, the Plus 2 retained Lotus’s hallmark lightweight construction, utilizing a fiberglass body and steel backbone chassis for agility and responsiveness. Powered by the same spirited 1.6-liter twin-cam engine, the Plus 2 offered brisk performance, while refined interiors and added amenities made it a comfortable choice for long-distance driving. The Elan Plus 2 demonstrated that practicality and pure driving enjoyment could coexist in a beautifully engineered package.
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| Date | Type 50 | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| September 1967 | 50/0001 | +2 Introduced |
| March 1968 | 50/0857 | +2 Federal version available in USA |
| April 1968 | 50/0929 | +2 Federal version available in all markets |
| December 1968 | 50/1280 | |
| March 1969 | (50/1593 1st +2S) | Last +2 |
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